Also on Wednesday, Thomas C. St. Germain was arrested in the 800 block of Uncapher Avenue for abduction, domestic violence and disrupting public service.

“These people are living with the other person,” Graff said. “If somebody finds themselves in an abusive relationship, there are resources out there where they can seek assistance.”

Graff said women who suspect domestic violence or abduction may be an issue should call police or Turning Point, a shelter for domestic violence victims and their families.

“Sometimes restraint is used with an offender with his victim, not allowing you out of the house or locking you in the house,” said Paula Roller, executive director at Turning Point.

“Isolation is an aspect of domestic violence that maybe most people aren’t aware of.”

“Most people think of domestic violence being physical abuse,” she said. “It’s far more insidious than that: emotional, psychological, financial and isolation.”

Roller said restraint and isolation are common in domestic violence and abduction situations. Red flags include partners taking away cellphones and car keys.

Roller said people who believe they are victims of abduction or domestic violence should call police or Turning Point at 740-382-8988 or 800-232-6505.

In extreme cases, she said, victims should keep a diary of incidents. Saving any threatening phone calls, emails or other messages also could help in future legal battles.

Talking with authorities is the easiest way to solve domestic violence-related incidents, including abductions, according to Roller.

“Unfortunately, if it was that easy, we wouldn’t be in business,” she said. “We ask for people to reach out and talk to us, but you need to keep yourself and your children safe.”

A woman was able to keep her child safe as she stopped what would have been the fourth abduction this week after threatening to shoot a man trying to take her child from her arms.

Police are investigating the incident that took place around 7 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Silver Street and North Prospect Street.

The man told the woman the 1-year-old child was his as he forcefully tried to take the child from her arms.

The woman threatened to shoot him, prompting him to let go of the child. He took off running toward the northwest.

No suspects or witnesses were found after police checked the area. Lt. Dave Clark said it has been difficult to find any additional information.

The suspect police are searching for is a black male, between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 1 inches tall and weighing between 250 and 275 pounds. He was wearing all dark clothing and a hat at the time of the attempted abduction.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Marion Police Department at 740-387-2525. Callers can give anonymous information at the TIPS line at 740-375-8477.